32-year-old Nigerian stand-up comedian, vocalist and actor, Bowoto Jephthah Oluwatiseyifumi Tanimola, popularly known as Akpororo, has stated that he would love to win an international music award when he eventually goes into gospel music fulltime.
Akpororo said this during an interview with The PUNCH where he also talked about his craft and how he has maintained relevance in the entertainment industry.
He said, ”I was into music before comedy. This is the main reason I want to release my album. I have dropped some singles but I do not get gospel music nominations except for the one I did with Testimony Jaga, which he featured me in. Apart from that, I have not got any gospel music award nomination.
“I have won “Best Collaboration with Testimony Jaga, Best Song of the Year for ’Hallelujah,’ but I am still concerned about the big awards…I would love to win big gospel music awards. I would also love to win Grammy Awards in the gospel category. But we will start from somewhere. The world should get ready for me. My forthcoming album would be one of the best…”
”I am doing more music presently. I discovered that one can do three things and do them a hundred per cent well. Presently, I am working on my album and it is a musical album. I want to break into the gospel industry. By December, I will do my listening party/concert.”
On the effort it took to build his brand, the stand-up comedian said, ”Like I have earlier stated, my success comes from God. He is the one running everything. It is grace that took me to this level, not transport fare. I am grateful for his protection, for the brand and the fans too; in fact, I am really grateful to them (fans). Whenever I go on stage, people still cheer me on as if I just started comedy. I am really happy and I am grateful to the ‘Roro Nation.’”
